JAZZ- David Fathead Newman - I Remember Brother Ray torrent

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Artist

David "Fathead" Newman



Album

I Remember Brother Ray



Release Date

Jan 11, 2005



Recording Date

Aug 14, 2004



Label

High Note









Quote:

Review by Thom Jurek



If ever a musician had a pedigree for simultaneously lamenting and celebrating the late Ray Charles, David "Fathead" Newman does. Newman met Charles in 1952 and was a working member of his band from 1954-1964. This program of tunes so closely associated with Charles features the tenor saxophonist in the company of vibist Steve Nelson, John Hicks in the piano chair, Winard Harper on drums, and bassist John Menegon. Newman's signature Southern soul tone, saturated in warmth and emotion, is by turns buttery, fat, and back-porch tender. From the opening chorus of "Hit the Road, Jack," one can feel the great control Newman has over the dynamic quality of these tunes. He treats them as classics, albeit very familiar ones. He finds no need to force anything here, knowing that the tunes themselves provide all the inspirational magic necessary. Newman also stays close to the soul-drenched bone despite the sophistication of the arrangements and performances. The reading of "Georgia On My Mind," with fine solos by Nelson and Hicks, is a case in point, as is the midtempo groove in "Deed I Do," where the swinging lyric is given wings in Newman's solo. The set closes with "Them That Got (I Ain't Got You)," a wide-open relaxed stroll through Charles' brand of gospel and soul re-created with a hard bop finger pop. This is a winner through and through.



Tracks

1 Hit the Road Jack Mayfield 5:44

Composed by: Mayfield

Performed by: Newman, David "Fathead",



2 Georgia On My Mind Carmichael, Gorrell 7:20

Composed by: Carmichael, Gorrell

Performed by: Newman, David "Fathead",



3 When Your Lover Has Gone Swan 5:05

Composed by: Swan

Performed by: Newman, David "Fathead",



4 Drown in My Tears Glover 6:15

Composed by: Glover

Performed by: Newman, David "Fathead",



5 ! Deed I Do Hirsch, Rose 5:27

Composed by: Hirsch, Rose

Performed by: Newman, David "Fathead",



6 It Had to Be You Jones, Kahn 5:32

Composed by: Jones, Kahn

Performed by: Newman, David "Fathead",



7 Ruby Parish, Roemheld 9:44

Composed by: Parish, Roemheld

Performed by: Newman, David "Fathead",



8 Them That Got (I Ain't Got Nothing Yet) Charles, Harper 5:32